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Kaiso Koncepts

 

 What can I learn from this book?

  • Rhythmic concepts for calypso drum and percussion
  • Rhythmic and melodic concepts for calypso bass
  • Harmonic concepts for accompaniment (including keyboards, guitar, and chord pans)
  • Concepts for calypso improvisation and re-harmonization.

        Who is this book for?

  • Young arrangers, composers and performers who are interested in increasing their knowledge about the building blocks of calypso and soca music.  
  • Intermediate musicians who already have a grasp of harmony, are technically proficient on their instrument and are interested in exploring our indigenous music.  
  • Professional musicians looking for a structured method for teaching the basics of calypso music.

  You Can Play Calypso Guitar

 

You will learn to play tunes like

  • Old Lady walk a Mile
  • Netty Netty
  • Rum and Coca Cola
  • Sly Mongoose
  • Ah Bernice
  • Long Time Band
  • Jouvert Barrio
  • Fire Brigade
  • When ah Dead Bury meh Clothes
  • Doh Let meh MudderKnow…

Topics explored include

  • Major and minor key calypsos
  • The differences between single tone and double tone calypsos
  • Calypso strums from folk to finger-style, finger-picking and chord/bass
  • The use of extended chords and chord substitutions
  • Transposing to play progressions in all keys etc.